People v. Cosby

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE ADESKO

delivered the opinion of the court.

Defendant, Rhenette Cosby, was found guilty in a bench trial of unlawful use of weapons and fined $50, having been charged with the violation of the Illinois Criminal Code of 1967, chapter 38, section 24-1 (a) (4) which provides:

“(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly: .... (4) Carries concealed in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person except when on his land or in his own abode or fixed place of business any pistol, revolver or other firearm. . . .”

On appeal the defendant contends:…